Friday, July 31, 2009

A Collection Kicks Off...

This is the figure that kicked off my Bat-collection.

I bought him in 1986 while at the local grocery/drug store. I had no idea what this figure would lead to! I just bought him because I thought he looked cool and would be fun to have on my shelf next to my comics. I had no plans to start a collection of any kind, at that point. Apparently, I paid $4.39 for him. That seems like a lot for 1986.

I opened him but saved the card back and comic book. I'm sure I have the comic book around, somewhere. The packaging is a bit worn but the figure has held up nicely. Of course, I bought him when I was around 19 and just let him sit on a shelf and stay minty.

Kenner's Super Powers Batman (to the best of my knowledge) was the first Batman action figure produced by a company other than Mego. In retrospect, it's kind of funny to think that there was basically only one new Batman figure produced during the entire 1980's until 1989 when Tim Burton's first Batman film was released. If you wanted a Batman figure in the mid-80's, this was your guy.

Send a photo of your first Batman to underthegiantpenny@gmail.com and we'll post it next week.

My name is Erin, I'm an Associate Producer for the DIY Network television show, Garage Gold. I noticed the pictures on your blog of the 1984 Vintage Kenner Batmobile. I was wondering if you took these photos yourself?

If so, I would like to license the non-watermarked photos of the Batmobile from you for an upcoming episode of our show. The image would be flashed onto the screen during a narration explaining what the item is. The item would not be represented in a negative light and we would only have permission to use it in this episode.

If you're interested please call 845 920 1300 or email me at ErinJohnsonProduction@gmail.com Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!

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Under the Giant Penny is a blog about collecting and enjoying Batman memorabilia. Your Bat-hosts, Brian and Brian, will be showcasing items from many different eras and incarnations of the Dark Knight. As Batman collects trophies to remember his own past, many collectors do the same with Batman toys and collectibles to hold on to a tangible piece of their own past and to celebrate the rich history of one of America's most enduring fictional characters. So, join us as we reminisce and talk about the toys and collectibles of the Batman.